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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
GDP base revision could be done more frequently in future: Rao Inderjit
MoSPI is examining the feasibility of salvaging the data of 7th Economic Census in consultation with states/UTs Shiva Rajora New Delhi Listen to This Article The Indian Statistical System will play a key role in 'data-driven' decision making by the government in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, says Rao Inderjit Singh, Union minister of state (independent charge), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi), in an email interview with Shiva Rajora. Edited excerpts. Your ministry is extensively focusing on technology to collect, process, and disseminate data and also on using alternative data sources. How are these changes driving the transformation in the ministry? How does it benefit data users? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said: 'We must become tech-savvy so that every policy and
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Basic data from 2027 Census in three to six months, detailed tables in three to five years; no Census in 2031
The Union government will release the summary data from the next population Census about three to six months after the data collection is completed, according to sources in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). However, the more detailed schedules and granular data will still take three to five years to be released in phases. Data collection for the next Census will be completed by March 1, 2027. 'The broad data should be out in three to six months after the collection is done, especially because this time the collection is being done entirely digitally,' a senior official in MoSPI told The Hindu. 'But it always takes about three to five years for the entire set of schedules and granular data, district-wise, to be released. That will be the case this time around as well.' 'No 2031 Census' Since Indepence, the population Census has generally been a decadal exercise — released in 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001, and 2011. This trend was broken in 2021, initially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the next Census to be conducted in 2027, this schedule will be broken once again for the decade starting 2031. 'There will be no administrative capacity to hold the Census in 2031, since the data from the 2027 one will still be in process,' the official explained. Drop-down caste menu The official added that the caste component of the Census exercise would likely incorporate a drop-down menu containing the various castes in India, and the respondents will have to choose their castes. For this to work, the government first needs to compile a master list of all the various castes in India. 'People are not likely to fudge their castes or, to an extent, religion, since that is known pretty publicly,' the official said. 'It's not like income levels, where people are more likely to not give the correct picture.' Overall, however, the official pointed out that the Census exercise was predominantly driven by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Registrar General of India, with minimal involvement of MoSPI.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
India's unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May 2025
India's unemployment rate climbed to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April, as reported by the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). This increase reflects a rising challenge for job seekers across both rural and urban areas, notably among young people and women. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) also observed a broader decline in employment due to several seasonal areas saw a considerable rise in unemployment among those aged 15–29, with the rate reaching 13.7% in May from 12.3% in April. The situation was similarly difficult for urban youth, where unemployment marginally increased to 17.9% from 17.2% the previous month. Overall, rural unemployment stood at 5.4%, while urban unemployment was slightly higher at 5.9%.The end of the Rabi harvest season, which traditionally leads to reduced farm-related employment, significantly impacted rural job figures. MoSPI reported a decrease in primary sector employment from 45.9% in April to 43.5% in May. This seasonal shift is common, though this year it coincided with additional challenges such as higher-than-normal temperatures that discouraged outdoor work. The labor force participation rate (LFPR) dropped to 54.8% in May from 55.6% in April. Rural areas recorded an LFPR of 56.9%, whereas urban areas stood at 50.4%. This decline indicates fewer individuals were either employed or actively seeking work in terms of the Worker Population Ratio (WPR), which reflects the proportion of the working individuals within the population, there was a decline to 51.7% in May from 52.8% in April. Rural areas had a WPR of 54.1%, while urban areas were at 46.9%.Female unemployment rose slightly to 5.8% in May, compared to 5.6% among males. The LFPR among rural women was 36.9%, significantly higher than the 22.6% recorded for urban women. Overall, the female LFPR was 33.1%, with an overall female WPR of 31.3% across noted that the decline in female labour force participation, particularly in rural households of higher-income groups, could be attributed to unpaid helpers temporarily leaving the workforce to manage domestic responsibilities. These shifts were compounded by environmental factors such as unusually high temperatures, which hindered outdoor urban areas, the unemployment rate rose more modestly, with a slight decline seen in own-account workers and casual labourers. The ministry highlighted that monthly PLFS estimates can be influenced by seasonal, academic, and cyclical employment trends and should not be interpreted as long-term structural changes in the labour unemployment trends highlight the need for adaptable employment strategies to address the diverse challenges posed by seasonal conditions and demographic shifts. This calls for targeted policies that can mitigate the adverse effects of seasonal employment fluctuations and promote sustainable job the data underscores the importance of understanding the nuanced dynamics of the labor market to formulate effective interventions that can support both immediate recovery and long-term resilience in Watch
Scroll.in
4 days ago
- Business
- Scroll.in
India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May
India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May from 5.1% in April, showed data released by the Union government on Monday. The government attributed the rise in unemployment to a combination of 'seasonal, academic and labour market-related factors'. The second-ever Periodic Labour Force Survey report released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed that the unemployment rate in May was higher among females (5.8%) than males (5.6%). In the age group of 15 to 29 years, joblessness rose to 15% in May from 13.8% in April, the report showed. The rate of joblessness increased more in rural areas than in the cities. The unemployment rate in rural areas increased to 13.7% in May from 12.3% in April, while the figure for urban areas rose to 17.9% from 17.2%. The statistics ministry said that in rural areas, employment shifted away from the primary sector of agriculture to secondary and services sectors. Agricultural employment declined to 43.5% in May from 45.9% in April. 'Reduction in agricultural activities with the end of Rabi harvest season for both male and female in the rural areas may have brought about the downward shift in number of workers,' said the government. The government attributed the decline in the female labour force participation rate in May to fewer women working as 'casual labourers and unpaid helpers'. The overall labour force participation rate among persons who were 15 years of age or older was 54.8% in May, as compared to 55.6% in April. The figure declined for men to 78.3% from 79%, and for women to 36.9% from 38.2%. The labour force participation rate is the percentage of the working-age population that is either employed or is seeking jobs. The worker-population ratio for those aged 15 and above was 51.7% in May, as against 52.8% in April, the data showed. The ratio for males declined to 72.9% in May from 73.7% in April, and for females to 31.3% from 32.5%.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Cleaner fuel push in rural India needs more energy
Women's access to clean energy and gender equality are intrinsically related, as transition to clean energy provides greater opportunities for women to improve their economic and physical well-being. The gender-energy nexus is central to the framework of the global sustainable development goals, notably those linked to poverty (SDG 1), health and well-being (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), climate change (SGD 13), and most importantly, affordable and clean energy (SDG 7)—for the promotion of gender equality. Yet, 2.4 billion people globally lack access to clean energy for cooking and rely on wood, charcoal, coal, animal waste, etc, as highlighted by a 2023 UN Women report titled 'Gender equality in the sustainable energy transition.' Women bear a substantial burden of this energy poverty, which is inextricably linked to other time and labour-consuming activities, as well as their safety. Indoor air pollution (IAP), a major contributor to environmental pollution, disproportionately affects women and children due to their greater exposure to such environments. The World Health Organization reported 3.2 million deaths per year due to IAP in 2020. In India, the number stands at 5,00,000 deaths per year, with women and children making up a significant proportion of the number both globally and in India. Further, women spend a considerable amount of their time on unpaid and care work, including time spent in forest and firewood collection across different geographical regions, which limits their employment opportunities. The Time Use Survey, 2024 released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI),reported the amount of time spent in unpaid domestic activities by women has reduced from 315 minutes in per day 2019 to 305 minutes in 2024. A total of 140 minutes per day was spent on caregiving activities in 2024. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has the potential to be a significant game changer in reducing women's time spent on unpaid and care work, and in ameliorating health inequities.
